Glendale and the greater Denver area is about to experience the phenomenon that is Fractured Prune Doughnuts when the first Colorado store opens March 10th at 6AM.
Fractured Prune Doughnuts was founded in Ocean City, Maryland in 1976. The name is as unique as the made-to-order doughnuts that are always served hot, and hand dipped to your exact specifications. Specialty flavors, 12 different glazes, 15 different toppings…..Yum!! But I digress! Back to the name.
Fractured Prune Doughnuts is named for a feisty woman from the 1800’s named Prunella Shriek. According to an article in The Baltimore Sun, Prunella was known for competing against men in sports such as skiing, ice skating, tennis, and ping pong. A local legend, Prunella often returned from competing with broken bones and unique injuries earning the nickname, “Fractured Prunella.”
The name is synonymous with something unique and one-of-a-kind…hence the name Fractured Prune Doughnuts. The shops have become a hit across the country syncing up perfectly with current trends in the food industry including Millennial favorite build-to-order concepts.
Fractured Prune Doughnuts is serving up a specialty doughnut menu with flavors such as French Toast, Blueberry Hill, and Morning Buzz. Doughnuts are customized on the spot to satisfy your individual cravings. The colorful shops encourage guests to tap into their “inner doughnut genius” by trying new flavors and enjoying a true doughnut adventure.
The new store, located at 4090 E. Mississippi Ave. in Glendale will be open and ready to serve you hot and delicious doughnuts just in time to help you transition through Daylight Savings Time. Doors open March 10th at 6AM so grab your creativity and be prepared to wow your taste buds with a delicious hot doughnut made just for you at Fractured Prune Doughnuts!
Mirabella, Lorraine. 2013. Fractured Prune launches national expansion, plans 20 Baltimore-area donut shops. The Baltimore Sun. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-11/business/bal-consuming-fractured-prune-launches-national-expansion-20130911_1_donut-owner-expansion